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... PCIEX1_2 AMD® A55 SB_PWR SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 LPT USB910 USB78 USBPW5-10 USB56 CLRTC 64Mb BIOS SATA3G_1 SPEAKER F_PANEL ASUS F2A55-M LK Series motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD F�2�A��5�5�-M���L�K�S�...
... PCIEX1_2 AMD® A55 SB_PWR SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 LPT USB910 USB78 USBPW5-10 USB56 CLRTC 64Mb BIOS SATA3G_1 SPEAKER F_PANEL ASUS F2A55-M LK Series motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD F�2�A��5�5�-M���L�K�S�...
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... 11 graphics in , Line-out, and Mic jacks. Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2250(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights AMD® A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000...management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F2A55-M LK PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal...
... 11 graphics in , Line-out, and Mic jacks. Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2250(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights AMD® A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000...management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F2A55-M LK PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal...
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...carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. This is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to personalize your ...favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to overclocking failure. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB storage...
...carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. This is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to personalize your ...favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to overclocking failure. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB storage...
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. F2A55-M LK PLUS ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-5 DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis.
Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. F2A55-M LK PLUS ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-5 DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis.
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... (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 10. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-10) 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 4. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. F2A55-M LK PLUS F2A55-M LK PLUS APU socket FM2 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-7 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 13. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2.
... (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 10. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-10) 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 4. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. F2A55-M LK PLUS F2A55-M LK PLUS APU socket FM2 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-7 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 13. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2.
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To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-9 1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-9 1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
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DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F2A55-M LK PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B F2A55-M LK PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-11 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F2A55-M LK PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B F2A55-M LK PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-11 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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... - - • • Super Talent W1333UX6GM 6GB(3x 2GB) DS Micron 0BF27D9KPT 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • KINGSTEK KSTD3PC-10600 2GB SS MICRON PE911-125E - - • • ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-15 DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
... - - • • Super Talent W1333UX6GM 6GB(3x 2GB) DS Micron 0BF27D9KPT 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • KINGSTEK KSTD3PC-10600 2GB SS MICRON PE911-125E - - • • ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-15 DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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1.5.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-17
1.5.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-17
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shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 - - PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - - - - PCI1 slot - - - - Realtek LAN controller - shared - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - Onboard USB2.0 controller - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCIEx1_2 - SATA controller - - - OnChip IGP - shared - - - - ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-19
shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 - - PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - - - - PCI1 slot - - - - Realtek LAN controller - shared - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - Onboard USB2.0 controller - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCIEx1_2 - SATA controller - - - OnChip IGP - shared - - - - ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-19
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...that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F2A55-M LK PLUS USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F2A55-M LK PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can wake up the..., the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-21 2. KBPWR 12 23 F2A55-M LK PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) F2A55-M LK PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. Set to +5VSB to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can supply at least 1A on the ...
...that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F2A55-M LK PLUS USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F2A55-M LK PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can wake up the..., the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-21 2. KBPWR 12 23 F2A55-M LK PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) F2A55-M LK PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. Set to +5VSB to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can supply at least 1A on the ...
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... the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-23 This 15-pin port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND... F2A55-M LK PLUS CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND F2A55-M LK PLUS Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 10. USB 2.0...
... the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-23 This 15-pin port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND... F2A55-M LK PLUS CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND F2A55-M LK PLUS Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 10. USB 2.0...
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.... AFD ERR# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND F2A55-M LK PLUS LPT PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT F2A55-M LK PLUS LPT connector ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-25 If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10...GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND F2A55-M LK PLUS SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND F2A55-M LK PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables ...
.... AFD ERR# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND F2A55-M LK PLUS LPT PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT F2A55-M LK PLUS LPT connector ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-25 If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10...GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND F2A55-M LK PLUS SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND F2A55-M LK PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables ...
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...PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F2A55-M LK PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F2A55-M LK PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`...of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to [HD]. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-27 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Front ...
...PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F2A55-M LK PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F2A55-M LK PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`...of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to [HD]. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-27 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Front ...
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... Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-29 Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer,... and system stability. • BIOS and drivers updates are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to display their respective menus. To run the ...
... Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-29 Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer,... and system stability. • BIOS and drivers updates are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to display their respective menus. To run the ...
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...Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT... the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to enable it. 3. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet a. Updating from the...
...Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT... the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to enable it. 3. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet a. Updating from the...
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... drive and select the optical drive as shown. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Do not save them on the USB flash drive... UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series Before updating BIOS 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Welcome to boot using...
... drive and select the optical drive as shown. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Do not save them on the USB flash drive... UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series Before updating BIOS 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Welcome to boot using...
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... reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on how to your motherboard if you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series You can change modes from the Exit menu or from a running operating system can be used under the Exit Menu. Using the power button...
... reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on how to your motherboard if you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series You can change modes from the Exit menu or from a running operating system can be used under the Exit Menu. Using the power button...
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.... The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar...
.... The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar...
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... 1.7 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series After you enter the Advanced Mode of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system time. 2.3.4 Security The Security menu items...
... 1.7 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series After you enter the Advanced Mode of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system time. 2.3.4 Security The Security menu items...